Q&A: Texas Freedom Network explains the role of politics in local school boards

Community Impact 7/26 6:00A dlloyd@communityimpact.com (Dani

The Texas Freedom Network was founded about 30 years ago and advocates for legislation that supports public schools.

Discover Strength offering simplified workout plans in Southlake

Community Impact 7/26 5:42A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Company has plans to add more locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Gaylord Texan Resort announces 2024 Ice! theme

Community Impact 7/25 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

Gaylord Texan Resort announced that “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” will be the theme for its 2024 Christmas season frozen attraction, Ice!

Jersey Mike’s Subs to serve sandwiches in Grapevine

Community Impact 7/25 7:00P

Jersey Mike’s Subs is set to open this month in Grapevine.

Inmates to return to Tarrant County following contract termination with private jail provider

Community Impact 7/24 9:30A mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

Members of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to terminate a contract with a private company that has been housing an overflow of inmates at the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in Garza County—about 40 miles southeast of...

Here’s how to weigh in on Texas’ $104B transportation plan

Community Impact 7/24 9:05A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Texans can share input on the Unified Transportation Program, which is updated annually, during a virtual public hearing July 31 or submit comments online.

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

Check out 6 restaurants that recently opened in DFW

Community Impact 7/23 7:00P sdouty@communityimpact.com (Sama

Here are six restaurants that recently opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Discount variety store, Dollar Tree, set to open in Colleyville

Community Impact 7/23 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

A construction project was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a Dollar Tree being built in Colleyville. According to the filing, the project started in June and is scheduled for completion in August.

Q&A: What to know about Texas public school funding challenges

Community Impact 7/22 11:29A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Community Impact spoke with Raise Your Hand Texas’ Bob Popinski about how school districts spend their money and what Texans can expect during next year’s legislative session.

Sweet Paris Crêperie and Cafe coming to Southlake Town Square

Community Impact 7/22 5:13A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Business will offer sweet treats, food options in Southlake.

Aoki Head Spa provides natural skin care products, relaxation in McKinney

Community Impact 7/21 4:55A

Founder Jihee Aoki opened Aoki Head Spa to help individuals experiencing itchy, oily scalps find relief using natural ingredients with products made in-house.

Luxurious Choctaw Casino & Resort—Durant: A destination for gaming and entertainment

Community Impact 7/21 4:40A

About an hour north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sits Choctaw Casino & Resort—Durant, a casino resort and entertainment destination in southeastern Oklahoma that’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway.

The Range in McKinney—McKinney’s best kept secret

Community Impact 7/21 4:35A

A lifelong love of the sport of shooting is what led Julie and Thom Beyer to opening The Range in McKinney in 2022, located at 415 Industrial Blvd.

Leadership Prep School emphasizes soft skills and college readiness in K-12 curriculum

Community Impact 7/21 4:30A

The soft skills of leadership, project-based learning, internships and dual credit partnerships are what make Leadership Prep School stand out from the rest.